How far is Barrington, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Barrington, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.02 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.6 mi
99.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.21 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-17T15:37
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Barrington
35.6 mi
00h 44m
To Middletown
48.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clements Bridge Road

    944 ft · 36 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Gloucester Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Gloucester Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Gloucester Avenue

    1510 ft · 49 sec · Gloucester Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warwick Road North

    1261 ft · 35 sec · Warwick Road North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.1 mi · 39%
East Main Street
9.38 mi · 11%
Franklin Street
9.27 mi · 11%
I 295 North
5.95 mi · 7%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 5%
NJ 33 Business East
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 44m from Barrington
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barrington and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Middletown?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Barrington and 48.5 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barrington and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 61.6 mi (99.13 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Borough of New Jersey

Population6,605
Coordinates39.8648400, -75.0551700
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.055203, 39.864904)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Middletown. The current time is 15:37:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.